Week 16 Waiver Wire Adds: Championship Games And 2017 Keepers

We’re going to do things a little different this week as it’s the final week of many fantasy football leagues, and only so many of you are playing for a championship.

5 Title Game Additions

You’re lineup is probably in pretty good shape entering Week 16, but in case you’ve managed to make it this far while crippled with injuries, here are some potential one-week adds. However, given where we’re at in the season, I’d temper expectations with any of these guys, as they aren’t the cream of the crop.

Justin Forsett — RB, Denver Broncos

Even though he was only playing in his second game with Denver, Forsett was heavily used because he’s familiar with head coach Gary Kubiak. He out-snapped, out-touched and out-gained Devontae Booker last week, taking charge in the Broncos’ backfield.

Dion Lewis — RB, New England Patriots

For the first time since tearing his ACL, Lewis was a major factor in New England’s offense. He earned 20 touches against Denver, totaling 104 yards. LeGarrette Blount scored the rushing touchdown, as expected, but what was surprising was Lewis out-carried Blount 18-17 and was far superior as a runner — gaining 64 more yards.

Derrick Henry — RB, Tennessee Titans

Henry is not just a thorn in your side if you’re a DeMarco Murray owner, he’s also becoming a strong fantasy value on his own. Over the past three games, Henry has carried the ball 29 times for 160 yards (5.2 YPC) and scored three touchdowns. Given his size, he’s really the perfect goal-line back, so Henry is always a threat to score.

Tyler Lockett — WR, Seattle Seahawks

In his last three games, Lockett has looked like the weapon he was expected to be entering the season. He’s caught 16-of-20 targets for 234 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 90 yards and another touchdown on just three carries over that span. The Seahawks would be silly not to keep him involved leading up to the postseason.

Robby Anderson — WR, New York Jets

You’ve been warned a handful of times about Anderson, but he’s still available in a majority of fantasy leagues. Bryce Petty playing QB for the Jets makes Anderson the new Brandon Marshall (and Marshall basically irrelevant). Since Petty’s been at the helm, Anderson’s scored a minimum of 16.1 points on DK, and that number has gone up slightly each week.

Honorable Mention: San Diego Chargers D/ST

You’ve got to dig deep if you want to win a championship. It’s not all about QB/RB/WR production, so if you can gain an edge with a great defensive matchup (or kicker for that matter) do it. The Chargers have been one of the most underrated defenses in the NFL this season and face off with the winless Browns this week.

5 Keeper League Additions

Whether you’re playing in the championship or not, many of you probably play in keeper leagues. With that in mind, here are some players that could be sitting on waivers with a chance to help you not be observing the playoffs in 2017.

1. DeAndre Washington — RB, Oakland Raiders

Latavius Murray’s actually had a pretty nice season, but he’s also been injured. Due for a big contract, Oakland may choose to let him walk, which could open up the door for Washington to become the starter next season.

2. Corey Coleman — WR, Cleveland Browns

The Browns have to get better … right? Coleman had a couple impressive games prior to breaking his hand, and should get more into the flow once he’s been through a full offseason and training camp (which he was injured for this year).

3. C.J. Prosise — RB, Seattle Seahawks

Going off an extremely limited sample size, Prosise appeared to be the preferred option to Thomas Rawls. Next season Prosise will likely be in the RB2 conversation which means you’d have to pay up to get him on draft day.

4. Paul Perkins — RB, New York Giants

Same goes for Perkins, who I actually thought would win the NYG running back job this season. He’s still got a chance, as he actually split time evenly with Rashad Jennings last week (25 snaps each). But I’m pretty confident Perkins will be the starter next season.

5. Martavis Bryant — WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

Unless he does does something to get suspended again, Bryant should come back from the fantasy dead to produce another big season in 2017. No reason to waste time with the argument he’ll be “fresh” or try and talk yourself into the suspension being a good thing for Bryant … he’s just really good to begin with.

Honorable Mention: IR Players

If your in a keeper league where your friends like to panic when someone goes on IR and cut him immediately (shout out to my college buddies), please take advantage. Everyone has different keeper rules, but guys like Gronk, Jamaal Charles, C.J. Anderson, Eddie Lacy, even potentially a guy like Ameer Abdullah should all play roles next season and are worth investing in at a discount price in my opinion.

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Report: WR Mike Williams (knee) likely to be limited Sunday

Williams ($5,500), who is listed as questionable with a knee injury, showed improvement in practice later in the week and is expected to be used in red zone situations against the Lions (O/U 47; +106), per ESPN's Adam Schefter. The 6'4 Williams is a big receiving target, and the Chargers (-1.5; -121) could use a red zone threat after losing TE Hunter Henry to a knee injury earlier in the week. Seven of Williams' 10 touchdowns came off red zone targets last season, including six inside the 10-yard line, tied for the most receiving TDs scored on targets inside the 10-yard line in 2018. WR Keenan Allen ($7,600) is a candidate for boosted target volume with Henry out and Williams limited.

Report: Multiple Ravens players expected to play vs. Cardinals

The list of Ravens (-12.5; -590) players expected to play against the Cardinals (O/U 46; +480) includes RB Mark Ingram ($6,000; shoulder), WR Marquise Brown ($5,000; hip) and TE Mark Andrews ($3,800; foot), per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Ingram and Baltimore's rushing attack could be in for a busy day on the ground as the Ravens are big favorites against the Cardinals. In Week 1, Ingram got 14 touches in a blowout, with five coming inside the 10-yard line, scoring two TDs and rushing for an efficient 7.6 YPC. Brown also had a breakout performance in his first NFL game and was targeted deep down the field, averaging about 18 air yards per target, seventh highest among receivers in Week 1.